Veterinary Technologist, Radiation Therapy, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Location:

Calgary, AB

Department:
Radiation Therapy

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology RVT to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine. We are the only private veterinary hospital in Canada with a linear accelerator; this has revolutionized our treatment options provided by our Cancer Centre.

Western strives to provide our technicians with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services.

Candidates should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service skills, excellent communication skills, and have a special interest in oncology. Come be a part of Calgary’s team of veterinary specialty professionals.

• Manage appointments:
  History taking, physical examination, medical record keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges, etc.
• Procedures:
  Preparation of patients, setting up equipment, performing and monitoring anesthesia, assisting with radiation therapy, CT scans and other diagnostic imaging.
• Inpatient care:
  Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of critically ill hospitalized patients
• Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services, clients and patient treatments
• Communicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basis
• Surgery on-call:
  Opportunity to join the Surgery on-call and further develop and enhance your anesthesia skills
• Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care

• Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta
• Preference given for a minimum of two years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting
• Experience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and cats
• Schedule is a compressed work week - 5 days per week (Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm)
• Ability to think critically and multi-task while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases
• Exceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services
• Compassionate care and superior client communication skills

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits:
  Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources:
  Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy…